This Strawberry and Basil Salad for PCOS-Friendly Lunch is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 200 calories, 5g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Wash and slice the strawberries.
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Wash the basil leaves.
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In a salad bowl, combine strawberries and basil.
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Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Toss gently to combine.
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Serve immediately.
Why this Strawberry and Basil Salad for PCOS-Friendly Lunch works for PCOS
At 20g of carbohydrates per serving, this Strawberry and Basil Salad for PCOS-Friendly Lunch is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Strawberry and Basil Salad for PCOS-Friendly Lunch that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
At 10mg of sodium per serving, this Strawberry and Basil Salad for PCOS-Friendly Lunch fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Strawberry and Basil Salad for PCOS-Friendly Lunch recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 200 calories per serving with 5g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 10 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 200 calories, 5g protein (10%), 20g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 4g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. At 200 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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